Dark Spot Correcting Glow Cream
Melaclear Cream

Axis-Y

Dark Spot Correcting Glow Cream

Dr.Althea

Melaclear Cream

A face moisturizer built around Niacinamide and Alpha arbutin, for hydration and barrier repair.

A face cream built around Niacinamide and Tranexamic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

Face moisturizer
Face cream
68 ingredients
30 ingredients

Brand price

USD 18.99 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 29.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from South Korea
Brand from South Korea

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • Ceramide1

    Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.

    Ceramide NP

  • Face oil1

    An oil formulated to be used on the face.

    Squalane

  • Alpha arbutin1

    A gentler glycosylated relative of hydroquinone.

    Alpha-Arbutin

  • Vitamin C derivative (stable)1

    Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.

    Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

  • Ceramide1

    Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.

    Ceramide NP

  • Hyaluronic acid2

    Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.

    Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate

  • Niacinamide1

    Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.

    Niacinamide

  • Tranexamic acid1

    Used topically for stubborn pigmentation and melasma.

    Tranexamic Acid

Benefits

Concerns

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  • Water

    Skin Conditioning

  • Glycerin (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating

  • Propanediol (in both products)

    Viscosity Controlling

    0-1 / —

    • Hydrating

  • Niacinamide (in both products)

    Smoothing

    0 / —

    • Niacinamide
    • Acne Fighting
    • Barrier Repair
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining
    • Redness Reducing

  • Butylene Glycol (in both products)

    Humectant

    1 / 0

    • Hydrating

  • Alpha-Arbutin

    Antioxidant

    • Alpha arbutin
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots

  • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (in both products)

    Occlusive

    1 / 1

  • Isohexadecane

    Emollient

  • Betaine

    Humectant

    0 / —

    • Hydrating

  • Ceramide NP (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

    • Ceramide
    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • Barrier Repair
    • Hydrating
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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